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Snyder

A ghost town of unknown status in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Snyder ghost town, Pennsylvania
Plate I — Snyder, PennsylvaniaPhoto: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Snyder has it. Snyder County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 39,736. The county seat is Middleburg. Snyder County was formed in 1855 from parts of Union County.

Indiana County holds 28 documented ghost towns, including Appalacha, Aqueduct, Armerford — Snyder keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Snyder

Pennsylvania invented the American company town — coal patches and oil booms that burned bright and short.

Snyder County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 39,736. The county seat is Middleburg. Snyder County was formed in 1855 from parts of Union County. The county is part of the Central region of the commonwealth. Snyder County comprises the Selinsgrove, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Bloomsburg-Berwick-Sunbury, PA Combined Statistical Area.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Snyder is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Snyder is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Snyder is roughly 40.7700, -77.0800 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Snyder FAQs

01Where is Snyder located?
Snyder is in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, mapped near 40.7700, -77.0800.
02What county is Snyder in?
Snyder sits in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. See our full guide to ghost towns in Indiana County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Snyder?
Snyder County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 39,736. The county seat is Middleburg. Snyder County was formed in 1855 from parts of Union County.
04What remains at Snyder today?
The on-the-ground condition of Snyder is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Snyder?
Here's the honest truth: access to Snyder is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Snyder is roughly 40.7700, -77.0800 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Snyder County, Pennsylvania”), CC BY-SA.

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